Postdoc — Experimental Laser–Plasma Interactions

Corehr; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the interdisciplinary team exploring plasma-liquid interactions. The role focuses on understanding how an optical plasma activates water using high-intensity laser pulses to generate discharges within liquids.

The appointment is fixed-term, full-time for 21 months, starting 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Strong research background in laser-plasma or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental apparatus and diagnostic methods to study optical plasma interacting with liquids.
• Construct beam line to deliver short-duration laser pulses to a reactor containing a target solution to generate discharge within the liquid phase.
• Coordinate with a computational modelling postdoctoral researcher and publish findings to achieve project goals.

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the interdisciplinary team exploring plasma-liquid interactions. The role focuses on understanding how an optical plasma activates water using high-intensity laser pulses to generate discharges within liquids.

The appointment is fixed-term, full-time for 21 months, starting 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible.